Senior Financial Controls & Analytics Lead

National Education Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Education Association (NEA) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Accountant/Controller to strengthen fiscal health and internal controls across the affiliate network. You will provide accounting expertise, analyze budgets and audits, and support financial systems and processes.

This role partners with NEA centers and state and local affiliates to promote best practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive accounting, auditing, and financial operations experience.
• GAAP/GAAS/FASB knowledge; regulatory filings.
• Experience with Unit4, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle Financials or similar.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• CPA designation required; CMA/CA may be considered in lieu of CPA with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with NEA staff, affiliates, and related entities to evaluate financial health and risk; improve fiscal accountability and compliance.
• Analyze audit reports, financial statements, and budgets; develop and implement financial improved practices.
• Plan and deliver financial trainings, prepare reports, and support regulatory filings and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

FASB standards

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Audit prep

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

CPA designation required

Tools

Unit4

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

The National Education Association (NEA) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Accountant/Controller to strengthen fiscal health and internal controls across the affiliate network. You will provide accounting expertise, analyze budgets and audits, and support financial systems and processes.

This role partners with NEA centers and state and local affiliates to promote best practices and regulatory compliance.